Stepping up for National Feet Week

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This National Health Week, Age Concern Hampshire is highlighting the importance of foot health for older people. Healthy feet are essential for mobility, balance, and overall wellbeing, yet foot problems are often overlooked until they cause discomfort or affect independence.
 
Age Concern Hampshire offers professional foot care services provided by trained foot health practitioners, including foot health checks and toenail cutting. These services help identify potential foot issues early and ensure feet are well cared for, keeping older adults mobile and comfortable.
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“Our trained foot health practitioners provide expert care and advice, helping older people maintain healthy feet and independence,” said Michele Ralph, Foot Care Coordinator at Age Concern Hampshire.
 
National Feet Week encourages everyone to monitor their feet and seek professional advice when needed. Age Concern Hampshire’s foot care services offer reassurance, expert guidance, and essential foot care to support wellbeing.
 
To learn more or book an appointment, visit: https://www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk/our-services-hampshire/footcare/ or call 01962 868545.
 
Editor’s Notes: 

Founded in 1985, Age Concern Hampshire provide services to the older community of Hampshire. The charity currently deliver support at their Care & Wellbeing centres throughout the county, as well as Foot Care clinics, Help at Home, Information via their Information Hub, Hospital to Home Services, Community Information Volunteer Services and a variety of other activities. Its mission is to help people ‘Age well and Live well’. 

Age Concern Hampshire 
Centre Way 
Locks Heath 
Southampton 
SO31 6DX 

Tel: 01962 868545 

For media enquiries, please email: marketing@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk 

 

New clinics launched, to help the over-50s stay active and mobile​

Age Concern Hampshire Foot Clinic
Age Concern Hampshire Foot Clinic

Age Concern Hampshire provide toenail cutting services, to helps the over-50s stay active and remain mobile. Uncut toenails can make it uncomfortable to walk and having healthy feet also improves balance, which helps prevent falls and injuries.

With clinics in Andover, Basingstoke, Overton, Havant, Locks Heath, Petersfield and Winchester. Age Concern Hampshire are dedicated to providing this vital service to as many areas as possible.

Hannah – Head of Wellbeing Services at Age Concern Hampshire said “By offering our Foot Care Clinics across Hampshire, we aim to support the ageing journey of older people in the county. By keeping our costs as low as possible, we hope to make this service available to everyone that needs it” 

Due to arthritic joints, impaired eyesight and reduced mobility, many older people are unable to reach their toes. Clinics are run by foot health practitioners, and offer toenail cutting and basic foot health checks.

Founded in 1985, Age Concern Hampshire provide services to the older community of Hampshire. The charity currently deliver support at their Care & Wellbeing centres throughout the county, as well as Help at Home, Information via our Information Hub, Foot care clinics, Hospital to Home Services, Community Information Volunteer Services and a variety of other activities. 

For more information, visit: www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk

Age Concern Hampshire
Centre Way
Locks Heath
Southampton
SO31 6DX

Tel: 01962 868545